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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1939

Page

2

Recruits Off To Camp With Forbes and Parkes Units

Recruits from Forbes and Parkes prepare to travel to camp under Captain H. K. Ford. A Town Hall gathering will swear in volunteers at 5 PM, escorted by returned soldiers. Local committees organize meals and parcels for the journey to Sydney, with public notices calling attention to the event as Australian forces mobilize.

Forbes H. K. Ford P West Sydney Ko Dawson Wombat Jans Captain Ford Condobelia Parkes Capt Ford Orange

Grinsted Cup Opens With First Match Next Month

Fortes Cricket Club will defer the Gringied Cup against Goola gong on November 5. This marks the cup’s first match per the draw arranged by the local Association. The match list includes Grenfell Pioneer against Bedgerobang Grenfell Ex-Students and Parkes Cricket Association versus Piney Fuange Grenfell Juniors, with other challenges to be saved in reception order.

Fortes Cricket Club Goolagong Goolugong Grenfell Pioneer Bedgerobang Grenfell Parkes Cricket Association Piney Fuange Grenfell Juniors Lake Vide St Laurence Eugowra Cunowinum -Groawhin

Child Dies After Scalding At Eugowra Home

An 11 month old girl Julane Margaret Steck died after scalding injuries received when hot water was spilled on her at the Eugowra home of Mr and Mrs J B Steck on Saturday. She died in Forbes District Hospital Sunday afternoon. Funeral held at the local Roman Catholic cemetery with Rev Father Malier officiating.

Marie Henri Forbes Paul Weng Paul Wong Reims Lo Cane Australia Murrumbidgee Lachlan P. Wens & Co Sydney Bush Weir J. B. Steck Parkes Road Eugowra Julane Margaret Forbes District Hospital Porbes Father Malier A. G. James

First Call-Up in January War Cabinet Announces Militia Changes

The War Cabinet aims to maintain militia strength with mandatory training. Prime Minister and Mr. Menzies explain revised allowances for married men and those with children, noting increases up to 6 shillings. The plan introduces compulsory training and potential transfers to Reserve units. The date for universal training begins January 1940 with ongoing cabinet review.

War Cabinet Tomy Mir Memes Mir. Menzies Moet Ualning Mensies Australia Menulen Sale Sam Tatie

Forbes Residents Enjoy Holiday News and Weddings

Numerous Forbes residents are noted on holiday trips to Sydney Bathurst and Melbourne with visits from and to relatives. Engagement announced for Bertha Sheebridge to Robert Ler, while Ormand Johnson wed Necia Solithiwell at Mosman. Local officers and families attend weddings, hospital notes, and civic assignments amid a busy social week.

la Johnson Wome

Picnic Races at Bedgerabong and Wamboyne Meetings

Notices announce meeting programmes for Bedgerabong on Boxing Day and Wamboyne on New Year’s Day with £100 and £42 budgets respectively. Secretaries Mr E Smith and Mr J Godden prepare printed programmes to be distributed soon. Paddock arrangements and race-day paddock locations are described, with horses moved on specified dates.

Bedgerabong Wamboyne J. Godden Moor Moors Wombeanie Cthuke

Polish War Victims Appeal Urges NSW Aid for Poland

A New South Wales committee launches an appeal to aid distressed Poles and refugees after Germany’s invasion. Prime Minister Menzies endorses relief through neutral routes, urging generous Australian support. Local committees urged to form and send funds to the Poland Consulate-General in Sydney.

Poland Germany New South Wales Mitilater BG. Menfew 8SW Mer Alex Malt TRIME Menzies Torres Australia Mair N.O.W Pollan Td Pitt Street Sydney Mr. L. de

I Met My Love Again at Strand Theatre

A misfit romantic drama presented at Strand Theatre stars Walter Wangs, Joan, and Henry Fonds in a tale based on Allene Corliss. Alan Marshal plays the suave interloper who delays a marriage for ten years amid duels and disillusionment. The ensemble features Evelyn Keyes and Charlie Ringle in a period cinema romance of love, ambition, and social upheaval.

Benet Ani Henry Fonds Walter Vic Jar Fonda Zreland Pala Veel Marehal Morahal

Creme Charmosun Cream Ad Promises Youthful Skin

A vintage advert boasts Creme Charmosun as the cure for aging skin, claiming a 42 year old wife looks years younger. It touts a greaseless formula, with price 3/8 for- deni table and 1/- for bag tubes, and urges readers to buy the cream sold everywhere.

Polly

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